The Precious Kashmiri Language
By: Adnan Shafi In the beautiful region of Kashmir, nestled among majestic mountains and serene valleys, lies a language rich in history, tradition, and culture—the Kashmiri language. However, there is growing concern that this precious language is gradually fading away, as more and more parents prioritize English or Urdu over teaching their children Kashmiri. This […]
The best friends ever
By: Vijay Garg A house without books is like a closed room without windows. Any educational institution is incomplete if it does not have a library. Books are the measure of civilization and culture of every country. The progress of any country is not estimated from its multi-storied buildings, chimneys touching the sky and winding […]
The guiding force
By: Adnan Shafi Islam is a rich and diverse religion that encompasses various dimensions, including theology, jurisprudence, spirituality and philosophy. Throughout history, Islamic scholars have played a crucial role in preserving and expanding the knowledge of Islam, ensuring the continuity of religious teachings and guiding the Muslim community (Ummah). This article explores the significance of […]
Prostate Cancer: Screening and methods for prevention
By: Dr. Gaurav Garg Prostate gland enlarges with age. In a substantial proportion of these cases this enlargement may be due to cancer. Prostate cancer mainly affects older men. Prostate cancer screening involves the use of tests and examinations to detect the presence of prostate cancer in men, even before symptoms appear. The goal of […]
Radiosurgery still vastly underutilized in India
By: Dr Aditya Gupta Radiosurgery is a non-invasive, high-precision medical procedure that uses a focused beam of radiation to treat tumors and other medical conditions. It is an advanced and very special form of radiation therapy that delivers high doses of radiation with extreme accuracy to a small volume targeted area. Radiosurgery is used to […]
Light metal for a bright future
Letter to the Editor
Dear Sir, Recently as per, the Geological Survey of India and mining officials, the capacity of Lithium (light metal) reserves discovered in Degana, Rajasthan, is greater than the capacity of Lithium reserves discovered in Jammu and Kashmir. This is a matter of glee. It is claimed that there is so much Lithium in Rajasthan that […]
Road accidents, a contemporary threat
By: Mir Tajamul Islam, Shahid ul Islam Yuval Noah Harari, one of the famous historians of the world writes in one of his books- 21 Lessons for the 21st Century that most deaths around the globe are driven by road accidents, not by smoking, drinking, terrorism, some incurable diseases, etc. So many questions arise […]
Higher screen time can lead to stroke
By: Dr Vipul Gupta Stroke has been considered to be one of the most common and leading causes of morbidity and disability. It is estimated that, in every 40 seconds someone suffers from stroke and a person dies of stroke in every four minutes globally. While increased screen time is known to result in adverse […]
Love to eradicate hatred
By: Mahfooz Ahmad Bakshi Loving the creatures that surround you isn’t costly. It doesn’t cost even a single penny, so why does hatred, oppression, suppression, cruelty, ruthlessness, and even hatred itself exist? This raises the question in my mind: Why do such negative emotions and behaviors persist? The sermons about love are often heard but […]
Anti-incumbency in the state
Letter to the Editor
Dear Sir, As voting for the Karnataka Assembly elections came to a close, most exit polls gave the Congress an advantage, with three of them giving the grand old party a clear majority in a close race with the ruling BJP. Exit poll speculation indicates that there is a clear anti-incumbency for Bommai led BJP […]
